Prettier eslint-config-prettier Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability
prettier — eslint-config-prettier
eslint-config-prettier 8.10.1, 9.1.1, 10.1.6, and 10.1.7 has embedded malicious code for a supply chain compromise. Installing an affected package executes an install.js file that launches the node-gyp.dll malware on Windows.
7.5
4.1%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- High
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N
- Published
- Jul 19, 2025
- Modified
- Feb 26, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Jan 22, 2026
- Federal patch due
- Feb 12, 2026
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2025-54313, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2025-54313 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-54313?
eslint-config-prettier 8.10.1, 9.1.1, 10.1.6, and 10.1.7 has embedded malicious code for a supply chain compromise. Installing an affected package executes an install.js file that launches the node-gyp.dll malware on Windows.
How severe is CVE-2025-54313?
CVE-2025-54313 has a CVSS base score of 7.5 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2025-54313 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2025-54313 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Jan 22, 2026, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-54313?
4.1% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 4.1% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (90% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-54313?
CVE-2025-54313 is classified under CWE-506 (CWE-506 Embedded Malicious Code).
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